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@ one2gofst--the time frame is unknown because at the time there was a hiring freeze but they still posted jobs and that was back in Jan. so it really depends..they are short on nurses especially at night but the hospital has been going through budget issues so i really don't know. I asked my manager and she dosen't even know herself. Yes I do keep my seniority if I get another RN position in the hospital there just havent been any especially for new nurses... Luckily I still can afford to stay where I am. They pay really good especially for the low amount of work I do...I mainly just feed, change, and hold babies most nights :) its awesome. My only issue is that I feel like I went through all the tough times at school for no reason. I want to put my skills to use and finally be able to say that I am a nurse and that I am working as one. I dont feel successful at all and often times I feel discouraged and even doubt if i really want to be a nurse. I have my days of frustration and discouragment and its just one of those days:(

Hi all, I am new to this so bare with me...need a little advice on what to do if you were in my shoes. I graduated in Dec. 09 and passed my boards in March 2010. I am currently still working as a CNA in my dream job which is the NICU. I have been waiting all this time in hopes that i will get an RN position as soon as something opens up but nothing yet :/ I am feeling very discouraged. I have almost three years in seniority, which is what they hire by for internal employees, and do not want to lose that. I love working in the NICU!! I feel bad because i really want to stay there but then again I also feel like I am losing all my knowledge. I have a 2yr son and my boyfriend is still in school graduating in May 2011 so I can do much relocating as of yet. Its been 7months!!! since I've become a nurse and i am getting anxiety just thinking about the fact that I work as a CNA. I have put in for other positions in the hospital but did not get it due to someone with more seniority getting it. A secretary at my job went throught the same thing, she waited 9months for a job and she's finally working in the NICU as an RN. I love working with kids and and I am not a big fan of working on Med-surg floors..please help!!! what would you do if you were in my shoes??